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  • Written by: David J. Wallin
  • Narrated by: Bob Souer
  • Length: 15 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (36 ratings)

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Publisher's Summary

This eloquent book translates attachment theory and research into an innovative framework that grounds adult psychotherapy in the facts of childhood development. Advancing a model of treatment as transformation through relationship, the author integrates attachment theory with neuroscience, trauma studies, relational psychotherapy, and the psychology of mindfulness. Vivid case material illustrates how therapists can tailor interventions to fit the attachment needs of their patients, thus helping them to generate the internalized secure base for which their early relationships provided no foundation. Demonstrating the clinical uses of a focus on nonverbal interaction, the book describes powerful techniques for working with the emotional responses and bodily experiences of patient and therapist alike.

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Verbose and essential

Listening to this had me conflicted (perhaps ironically) as the material itself is brilliant, thorough, and possibly required reading for any therapist who wants to attend as fully as possible to the human beings they are helping. However, the language used makes it highly inaccessible to anyone not well-versed in terminology of psychology; certainly one would understand the words except there are so many terms which fly at you so quickly if your brain needs a moment to process some of it you've already missed another couple sentences of other terminology. It is difficult to summarize attachment literature in addition to integrating mindfulness practice into it and so this effort is applauded and by all means worth the time. It may require another author who is more versed at translating psychology language into common wording to flush this out meaningfully for some.

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Great InSite to the world of attachment therapy.

I found the first few chapters written more complex in vocabulary then needed to be. Overall the book's information is at the utmost valueble. I would recommend it for other readers even ones that may not have the extensive vocabulary to recall from. College level educated I found the book to be a fountain of useful and applicable knowledge.

Worth its money.

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must read for anyone interested

I absolutely loved this. it helped make sense of a lot of things about human development.

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Excellent picture of attachment theory

Clearly lays out the development of attachment theory and then describes in detail how it can be applied to both myself and clients

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  • T. D. Howell
  • 2017-12-17

An inspiration for a psychotherapist

This book has enhanced my ability as a psychotherapist. Practicing deptherapy which is a composition of the Existential-Humanistic and Neuroscientific theories, David Wallen's teachings, and book furthering, as increase in my ability to connect with and be there for my clients.

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  • Wilme
  • 2018-01-22

Awesome

Loved it. Has already impacted on the way I think and work. Very valuable material.

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  • Katie J
  • 2018-07-09

Amazing!

I learned so much about myself and my past partners. Everyone no matter your lifestyle or relationship status, should read this!!!

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  • JJ
  • 2018-06-22

Highly recommend this book to psychotherapists.

does a fascinating job of integrating attachment Theory psychotherapy and Trauma work. Thoroughly enjoyed it

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  • TWood
  • 2019-06-23

Not Intended for me, But Still Interesting

This book is directed towards other psychotherapists. I just wanted to learn about a little more about psychology. This isn't to say that the concepts are too hard to understand, but if you just want to learn about attachment psychology, there are plenty of articles online that can be read much faster. What I really enjoyed about this book was learning about the various complexities of psychotherapy. It's a dirtier job than most people probably imagine, and I'm grateful for the people who can do it.

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  • Mia
  • 2019-03-27

An Outstanding Book!

By far, the best, most comprehensive and well written text on attachment I have ever read. This text is so well organized and well written that it is a pleasure to listen to, with new insights revealed each time I review the chapters. The narrator is also superb, and I truly wish more authors would select professional narrators of this quality. I also purchased the text, and know I will be referring to it for years as I practice attachment-oriented psychotherapy.

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  • ZestyFresh
  • 2018-11-12

Awesome insights into attachment!

Narration is a bit dry, but the content provides a very thorough overview on the spectrum of attachment disorders and healing

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  • Ina
  • 2019-02-02

Must Read

I am listening to this for the second time. This is an indispensable resource for any work with individuals and families. David Wallin calls us to a deeper understanding of the therapeutic process and builds strategies, incrementally, to build the most optimal environment for for healing.

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  • Teresa Hyndman
  • 2018-08-16

Exceptional

Attachment in Psychotherapy is a wonderful resource for the patient as well as the therapist. It has been, and will continue to be a book I return to over and over, as it has helped me to understand the complex nature of my own psychotherapy. It has expanded my knowledge, and most importantly it has given me greater courage to “mentalize” more deeply with my therapist.

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  • smm
  • 2021-06-19

Buddhism Should be stated clearly in description

I expected this book to talk about attachment not incorporate Buddhism I was looking for a book free from spirituality

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